Buttons, zippers, and other added pieces to finish your garment.
What is Notions
100
For this gender you need the chest measurement, waist, and neck most often.
What is Male
100
No defined bustline, short waist length. Very young figure, not yet developing.
What is Girls
100
Cotton; Small all-around pattern. Sometimes solid color.
What is Beginner's Fabric
100
The extra room on the pattern. (what makes it fit properly and not super tight)
What is Wearing Ease
200
Listed on the front of the pattern envelope; numeric form
What is Pattern Number
200
Measure from the prominent neck bone down to waist.
What is Back Waist Length
200
Height 5'5" to 5'6". Average bust position and average waist length. Fully-developed, well proportioned and considered the average figure. Also, the tallest.
What is Misses
200
This fabric should be stitched a certain way and may require more fabric.
What is One-Way or Plaid
200
Classic and would look good on a male or female figure.
What is Unisex
300
Listed close to the top of the back of the pattern envelope; Tells you what fabric to use for the garment.
What is Suggested Fabrics
300
Measure from your crotch to the floor
What is Inseam
300
Height 5'5" to 5'6". Average bust and average weight. Proportionally larger, more mature figure with slightly longer back waist length measurement due to fuller back.
What is Woman's
300
This insures that the fabric is clean, on-grain, and without defect.
What is Fabric Quality
300
The same set of body measurements used by all pattern companies.
What is Standard Sizes
400
Contains the different views, pattern number, brand, and size.
What is Pattern Envelope Front
400
Measure over string.
What is Waist
400
Slightly developed bustline. Short waist length. Young, growing, and above average weight.
What is Girls' Plus
400
Nap fabric, bulky fabric, pile, sheer, plaid, or stripes.
What is Experienced Fabric
400
Height and proportion names that all pattern companies use.
What is Figure Types
500
Contains the notions, suggested fabrics, measurements, and interfacing.
What is Pattern Envelope Back
500
Measure from shoulder down to wrist.
What is Arm Length
500
Height 5'2" to 5'3", low bust position and short waist length. Short, fully developed figure with narrow shoulders. Bust is smaller in proportion to waist and hips.